Adjunct Music Instructor

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Working Title:

Adjunct Music Instructor

Institution:
Riverland Community College

Classification

Title:

Community College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 218:
Non-Unit

City:
Austin

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Part time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $24,800.00 - $52,800.00

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment may be located at the Austin, MN campus or online.

• Instructional planning and delivery.
• Teaching and facilitating student learning.
• Curriculum planning and development.
• Assessment of student performance.
• Classroom management.
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees.

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Salary Range:
Part-time faculty members are paid by the number of credits taught each semester and the amount per credit ranges from $775.00-$2,396.43 initially (based on education and experience).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree with a major in music or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in music.
* Special exception may be made for candidates who do not have a master's degree but do have relevant experience in the field.

Preferred

Qualification:

Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles with the experience/ability to incorporate the latest technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L. Willingness to teach multimodal courses. Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities. Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

• Completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
• Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas.
• All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Part-time; varies based on student need.

Telework (Yes/No) TBD.

Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees, students, and the region thrive. Guided by our vision, mission, and values, we provide excellent opportunities for students to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service, collaboration, innovation, and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion:
We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the value of diverse experiences and perspectives, which enhance our ability to serve the people of our region effectively.

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment:
Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates who understand HSIs and the Latinx student experience, further enriching our inclusive community.

Student-Centered

Education:

With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands‑on learning. Riverland offers student-centered…